Feeling good about yourself is something that most everyone strives for, and when you have trichotillomania, that can often be a challenge because of bald spots, thinning, and hair loss. Getting a new haircut or being able to achieve...
by Kim Harrison Telling your hairstylist or beauty professional you have trichotillomania or a similar condition can be a big step. I struggled with this for a long time and would avoid appointments or not enjoy them because of...
by Kim Harrison “There’s a lot of damage to your hair here at the back… What’s going on? Did you get layers put in?” I could feel my palms turning clammy. All I could manage to reply was, “Yeah,...
Having any type of body-focused repetitive behaviour can force you to become somewhat of a “beauty-guru” whether you like it or not. Many of us spend more time than we’d like in our local drug-stores or beauty store trying to...
Hair tips from Kala Bennett. Kala is CBSN’s Outreach Coordinator and a trichster. Everyone who pulls their hair knows the horrors of finding bald spots, and the sheer terror that flows through your body when you realize “THIS IS...
Makeup tips from Danielle Roberts. Danielle is CBSN’s Peer Support Coordinator and a skin picker. I love makeup. Or rather, I should say that I have a Stockholm syndrome relationship with makeup. At 19, I was held hostage by...
One of my favourite makeup artists, My Pale Skin (her virtual nickname), recently shared this video of people who leave hurtful comments on her social media channels. Honestly, this is something so many of us with BFRBs face on...
Not everyone will understand why you draw your eyebrows, and you shouldn’t have to explain. In the 90’s it was popular to shave eyebrows off and draw thin ones back on. Now eyebrows have to be “thick” to look...
Topic 2: Skin Care By CBSN Founder: Sarah Robertson I am someone who LOVES trying new products. I’ve spent so much money over the years on hair, skin and beauty/makeup products that I should probably have shares in Sephora...
New Category in The BFRB Blog – Beauty & Fashion By CBSN Founder: Sarah Robertson I am someone who LOVES trying new products. I’ve spent so much money over the years on hair, skin and beauty/makeup products that I...